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Couples who are committed to one another and want to continue to grow their love must stay curious and interested in something other than the TV, the computer or iPhone. One of the easiest ways to identify your passion is to think about your death. What will your life show about the kind of person you were? In fact, that is a very good question to begin with prior to accusing your spouse or date that they are passionless. Having passion for your relationship and life in general has nothing to do with money, and everything to do with motivation and attitude. This article provides suggestions to help you get started. …

Every healthy happy married couple I know has had bad years. It is normal; it is to be anticipated. I would be nervous about marrying anyone who wasn’t open to talking about how to handle the difficult times prior to becoming my partner. Marriage is a lifestyle. It is an incredible shared journey with another person. That person will be your teacher, lover, best friend, worst friend, and co-parent. They deserve the best of you, the worst of you, and the truth of you. It’s not about being married “Happily ever after,” it’s about being married “Authentically ever after…and finding the happiness in that.” This article offers help in saving your marriage. …

I don’t think the question is, “Can women have it all?” I think the question is, “Will I know it and appreciate it when I have it all?” There is a consequence for every behavior, and weighing the cost of the pros and cons of each choice is a better way to teach women what having it all involves. For more suggestions in regards to “Can women have it all” read this article. …

My grandmother had a wonderful motto and she died by it. She never wanted more than what would fit in a suitcase. She lived in a small apartment most of her adult life, and worked for other people as a live-in maid. She told me that having more stuff than would fit in a suitcase felt wasteful. She was one of the happiest people I ever met, and she died with her kids and family around her bed. Her estate was small; a big black suitcase, a hat in a hat box, and several black envelopes filled with cash under her mattress. For a happier healthier life, consider cutting back. This article offers suggestions to help you get started. …

If you are in a loveless relationship/marriage you usually react and then years later think. It is wise to think first, and then act later. You can always end a relationship, but doing it too soon can lead to years of regret. The suggestions in this article may save you from making a decision you regret later. …

In order to become the best version of ourselves, we need to set goals. Real friends support our goals and want the best for us. If you set a goal and notice others trying to dissuade you or make you feel less fun, less worthwhile, or shamed in any way, that is a red flag the person you thought was a friend is terrified of their failure if you succeed. Gently back away and leave the room. This article helps you identify and deal with fake friends. …

Having kids means learning to let go, watch them grow, and yet somehow be the net underneath them when they fall. For many of our kids, failing at a marriage is a fall. Let them know…home is always going to be home. This article offers helpful advice if your children are considering a divorce. …

It doesn’t really matter in a marriage who does what, but how one feels about what they do is everything. When I talk to couples about getting married this is one area most of them haven’t discussed or thought about. When it is first mentioned the guy looks at me and says, “We are going to share EVERYTHING.” I want to believe him, I really do, but the statistics will not support him. If you want a happy contented relationship, talk about who does what prior to someone getting angry. If you aren’t doing your fair share, step up to the plate. The guys who pitch in the most, and do their fair share, have more time to enjoy intimacy. Their wife is usually happier and more receptive as well. This article helps you plan who will do what. …

We all like to have control, but control is an illusion. If you feel that your life depends on controlling others and every decision made, you are going to create a miserable life for yourself and everyone involved. This article offers helpful advice with how to live with a control freak without losing control of you. …

The best marriages and relationships go stale if the guy doesn’t take control of making time for intimacy and fun. Keep her excited that she met you by being the man she can brag about to her friends. When you are with her, she needs to know you are confident enough to be her equal and take charge. Every woman wants to be swept away, but we don’t want to buy the broom, and do the sweeping….that’s the bad boy’s part. This article offers suggestion on how to be a “good” bad boy. …

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